Despite IPL fine once, Harshit Rana repeats flying kiss antic in Duleep Trophy against Gaikwad

Remember when Harshit Rana was fined for giving a flying kiss to Mayank Agarwal during IPL 2024? Well, the talented pacer gave a similar kind of send-off to Ruturaj Gaikwad in the ongoing Duleep Trophy match. He found himself in the hot water on Day 1, while representing India D in Anantapur.

Flying Kiss by Harshit Rana!

After dismissing India C skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in the second slip, Rana celebrated the wicket by giving Gaikwad a flying kiss. This gesture, which had previously landed him in controversy during the IPL 2024. The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, reigniting discussions about the send-off.

Rana’s history of such actions is well-documented. He was previously fined by the BCCI for a similar incident involving Mayank Agarwal during a match between KKR and SRH. Despite the earlier punishment, Rana seems to have repeated the offense.

How did Harshit Rana do on Duleep Trophy Day 1?

Harshit Rana’s controversial send-off to Ruturaj Gaikwad overshadowed his otherwise solid performance on the first day of the Duleep Trophy match between India D and India C. While the incident was noteworthy, it was Rana’s performance that should also gain traction.

Rana, who was tasked with breaking through India C’s top order, delivered on his promise. He dismissed both Sai Sudharsan and Gaikwad, two vital cogs in the India C lineup. His ability to extract bounce and movement from the pitch was evident, making him a constant threat to the opposition. IND C’s score at the stumps read 91/4, with Baba Indrajith (15*) and Abhishek Porel (32*) in the middle. They trail IND D by 73 more runs. Axar Patel was the superstar on Day 1, with his exceptional all-round show.